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Detroit Free Press Sports Writer

The Tigers came up empty-handed in the postseason this year and they came up empty-handed in Gold Gloves.

The team’s two finalists, left fielder Andy Dirks and starting pitcher Doug Fister, fell short of a Rawlings Gold Glove in the American League on Tuesday night.

The left field Gold Glove went to Royals’ All-Star Alex Gordon and the pitcher’s Gold Glove went to Blue Jays’ righty R.A. Dickey.

It was Gordon’s third consecutive Gold Glove.

And it was the fourth consecutive season a Tiger was not awarded with a Gold Glove.

The last Detroit winner came in 2009, when second baseman Placido Polanco won.

Shortstop Jose Iglesias was not eligible to be voted on at shortstop because he did not make enough starts there. Iglesias played 68 games at shortstop and 36 at third base in his time with the Tigers and Red Sox.

But despite not qualifying for the Gold Glove Award, Iglesias took home the No. 1 ‘Web Gem’ of the year by ESPN for his spectacular barehanded play against the White Sox on Aug. 12.

Gold Gloves are awarded by manager and coach votes from each team and factors in numerous defensive metrics.